Hamburg, Bella Martha Deutsch 2002, Frühling 2008 Instructor: Dr. John Blair

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1 Hamburg, Bella Martha Deutsch 2002, Frühling 2008 Instructor: Dr. John Blair E mail: jblair@westga.edu Office: Cobb Hall 110, Tel: Course Web Site: Office Hours: MWF: 9 10:50, W: 1:0 :20, and by appointment. Willkommen in Deutsch 2002!! The prerequisite for this course is a C or higher in G2001 or at least years of High school German and permission of the instructor. The course is designed to help you improve and extend your basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in German. You will do so through active preparation for and participation in classroom activities. Course description 1 : Intermediate German 2, GRMN 2002, continues with the development of all of the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. The focus is the same as in GRMN 2001 but texts are more complex, you will be expected to deal with simple grammatical concepts error free (present and past tense, nominative and accusative cases, for example) and you will improve your command of and/or learn more difficult grammatical concepts. As in Intermediate German 1, you will read more extensively and continue learning to deal with the relatively complex German prose of short stories, newspaper and magazine articles and of two abridged novels (levels C and D). Speaking, listening and writing activities will revolve around the reading texts. You will find that you will have to speak less about yourself and more about general topics: contemporary political and social issues in Germany and the U.S., differences between our cultures, literary and filmic techniques and plots, and so on. Learning to speak about such things involves the continued expansion of your vocabulary base. The readings and the vocabulary list associated with them will help you to increase both your active and passive vocabularies and to more fully grasp and more correctly use German grammar concepts with which you are already familiar. They will teach you something about modern German culture, German literature and film and German history and they will help you prepare for classroom discussions and thereby help you achieve greater facility in understanding and communicating in conversational German beyond the classroom too. Finally, you will practice writing and rewriting lengthier essays on a more complex level. Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the course students will be able to do the following with varying degrees of competence, as reflected by the final grade assigned to each individual student. Student speaks and writes in German about a variety of authentic language texts (including literary texts and film) and on a variety of topical and cultural issues (see chapters 5 7 of Kaleidoskop for details). Student uses more complex grammatical structures (relative pronouns, subjunctive, conditional, passive voice, etc) largely free of error and employs a more complex vocabulary that facilitates conversations about non personal and abstract topics. Use of previously learned grammar (present, past, case, etc) and vocabulary (talking about oneself and personal issues) at a similar level is presumed since it is a prerequisite for the course. Student reads, understands (demonstrated through oral and written reactions) and can engage in critical discussion / analysis of authentic German texts, including literary texts. Student writes well organized essays (summaries, expository essays, analyses of film and literary texts, basic arguments) free of serious grammatical and lexical errors. 1 The course has been designed with an awareness of and attention to the National Standards for Foreign Language Learning.

2 Required Texts: Moeller, Adolph, Mabee & Berger. Kaleidoskop. Kultur, Literatur und Grammatik. 6 th Edition. Houghton Mifflin (Textbook only) Erich Kästner Drei Männer im und Friedhelm Werremeier Treff mit Trimmel 2 Method: This class will be conducted almost exclusively in German. Remember that a large part of learning a foreign language is getting through situations in which you don t understand everything that is going on, so if you feel this way in class sometimes, it s o.k. (If you feel this way all of the time, it is probably not o.k. and you should come talk to me). Use your common sense to make intelligent guesses about those things that you have difficulty understanding. You will find that with a bit of good will and effort, you ll actually understand more than you initially thought you could. You should strive to speak only German during our 55 minute classes even when asking a fellow student or the instructor what time it is or what page we re on. In large part the amount that you understand in class will depend directly on how much time you have devoted beforehand to reading the texts, learning the vocabulary, doing the assigned exercises. You should read all texts at least twice, you should keep vocabulary flash cards, and you should make notes on the readings and the grammar explanations. You should come to my office with any questions about things related to the class content that confuse you, frustrate you, or that you jut can t seem to understand. You should participate in extra curricular activities such as the Kaffeestunde, the total immersion weekend and the Film series. Evaluation: Preparation and Participation 10% Homework (Place on desk before each class begins) 12% Quizzes 12% Exams ( exams) 6% 2 Orals 6% Essays (x) 9% Final exam 15% Total 100% Participation grades will be assigned on a chapter by chapter basis in accordance with the following scale: A student arrives on time and is always prepared, volunteers answers but does not hog classroom time, answers the majority of questions correctly and without wasting much time, participates well in group work, remains focused on class activities, does not have to be regularly reminded to concentrate and focus on the activities at hand, rarely uses English, is respectful to both the professor and fellow students. B student arrives on time and is almost always prepared, occasionally volunteers and answers when called on, usually answers correctly and quickly, participates well in group work, usually works in a focused manner and only occasionally needs to be reminded to concentrate on class work, uses a bit more English that necessary but not every day, is respectful to both professor and fellow students. C student almost always arrives on time, is prepared about half of the time, doesn't generally volunteer answers but does answer when called on and answers are sometimes correct, needs regular reminders to focus and concentrate but heeds reminders when given them, lapses into English on a daily basis, is respectful to both professor and students. D student averages one late per week, is rarely prepared, follows along in class and attempts to answer when called on but answers are rarely correct, needs daily reminders to focus and concentrate, uses English in every group work activity, has a tendency to be a little disrespectful toward professor and/or fellow students. F student is frequently late, often absent (5 9 times), rarely prepared, inattentive in class, asks time wasting questions about aspects of the course already covered in class during his/her absences, slows down class room activities because of lack of preparation, hinders other students' progress in group work, is disrespectful and lacks understanding for the classroom environment. NOTE: If your cell phone goes off more than twice during the semester, you cannot receive higher than a C for participation. If your cell phone goes off more than 4 times, you will receive an F for participation.

3 G2002, Schedule for Spring 2007 What follows is a general schedule for the whole Spring semester (it is also tentative some changes may need to be made at a later date). You will be given a more detailed schedule with homework assignments and due dates for each individual section of the class. Datum Montag Mittwoch Freitag den 7. Januar Einführung den 14. Januar den 21. Januar Martin Luther King Tag / Aufsatz 1 fällig den 28. Januar 6 6 den 4. 6 Drei Männer im / Kapitel 6 6 den 11. Prüfung 1 Kapitel 10 / Drei Männer im Kulturfreitag den 18. Kapitel 10 / Aufsatz 2 fällig / Drei Männer im Kapitel 10 / Drei Männer im Kapitel 10 / Drei Männer im den 25. Kapitel 10 / Drei Männer im Kapitel 10 / Drei Männer im Film / Kapitel 10 den. Film / Kapitel 10 Diskussion des Filmes / Kapitel Prüfung 2 10 den 10. Treff mit Trimmel / Kapitel 7 Treff mit Trimmel / Kapitel 7 Treff mit Trimmel / Kapitel 7 den 17. SPRING BREAK den 24. Treff mit Trimmel / Kapitel 7 Treff mit Trimmel / Kapitel 7 Kulturfreitag den 1. Treff mit Trimmel / Kapitel 7 Treff mit Trimmel / Kapitel 7 Treff mit Trimmel / Kapitel 7 Aufsatz fällig den 7. Prüfung Treff mit Trimmel / Kasus Treff mit Trimmel / Kasus den 14. Treff mit Trimmel / Präsens und Futur Treff mit Trimmel / Perfekt und Präteritum Treff mit Trimmel / Konjunktiv II der Gegenwart den 21. Treff mit Trimmel / Konjunktiv II der Vergangenheit Treff mit Trimmel / Passiv Treff mit Trimmel / Passiv den 28. Treff mit Trimmel / Review Mündliche Prüfungen Final Exam 11 1 Final Exam: Friday, May 1, 11 1 Notes: Mar is the last day to withdraw with a W. 2 is Honors Convocation which shouldn t, however, affect our class. Remember that if homework is worth 12% of the total grade in the class and you don t do it, you will have 12% subtracted from your final grade at the end of the semester. In other words, even if you made a 91% on everything else in the class, in the end you earn a 77%. Don t let it happen!! Extra Credit: Extra credit may be offered occasionally but only to the class as a whole and only for activities/events directly related to learning outcomes for the class. Requests for individual extra credit opportunities will not be considered. Plagiarism Policy: The State University of West Georgia defines plagiarism as "the purchase and/or use of ghost written papers and reports, or incorporating into a report, term theme, research paper, or project, ideas and information obtained from another person without giving credit to the person from whom such information was obtained" (Faculty Handbook, Section 207). This definition applies equally to electronic, print, and verbal sources. Plagiarism is grounds for failing this course. Furthermore, using an on line translation service or friends, family, and/or native speakers to correct and change your German before submitting papers, projects, homework is a form of plagiarism and thus grounds for failing this course.

4 Contract (for your personal records): 1. I will prepare for and participate in class in a manner that is productive for both me and my classmates. I will try to speak German at all times and understand that if I behave uncivilly and/or disrupt class in any way (talking English in group activities, demonstratively displaying bad moods, refusing to cooperate and participate, repeatedly fiddling with and looking at my cell phone, interrupting constantly with questions about things I haven t prepared for, among other things), I can be asked to leave and will be considered absent for that day. I understand that if I am repeatedly disruptive, the professor will drop me from the class. 2. I understand that in class writing or group work activities are requirements, not suggestions, and that I must do them. I understand that if I am finished with an activity before the other students, I should use the time to study German. I also understand that these activities/times are not opportunities for bathroom or other breaks.. I understand that respect and civility are not merely things that are owed to me but things that I owe to others too. I understand that being corrected in front of the class for disruptive or interruptive behavior is a reaction to something I initiated and thus neither disrespectful nor uncivil but normal classroom management. I may feel funny about it, but it s normal. 4. I understand that all the work I submit must be my own. I will not use an on line translation service nor friends and family to correct any of my work in advance. I understand that such actions constitute academic dishonesty and will result in a failing grade and/or further disciplinary actions. 5. I understand that I may not submit work completed for another class for credit in this class. 6. I understand that attendance is important and that I am responsible for everything I miss when I skip class. I know that quizzes and homework assignments cannot be made up. I understand that if I will miss or have missed an exam, I must contact my professor as soon as possible to see if it is possible to negotiate a make up. If I have not contacted the professor before she returns the graded exams, I have relinquished the possibility of a make up. 7. I understand that coming to class late and/or leaving class at any point during the 55 minute period is disruptive for my colleagues and professor and I will do so only in extreme circumstances. I understand that two lates is equivalent to an absence and will be counted as such. 8. I understand that I may not use or have cell phones or beepers turned on, even on vibrate mode, during class under no circumstances. I understand that if a phone call is of such importance that I must be able to receive it immediately, I should use one of my absences and receive the call at home. I further understand that if my cell phone rings or vibrates during class, I can be considered absent for that day and if it rings or vibrates during an exam, I can fail that exam. 9. I understand that there are no excused absences in this class. All absences affect my performance and my grade both directly and indirectly. I know that I will automatically fail the class should I amass 10 absences on or before 0, I understand that my finances, my job, my personal relationships, and my Hope Scholarship cannot play a role in the assigning of my grade and that my grade must be based on what I do and how well I do it in this course. I understand that if I have dire personal circumstances, I may talk to the professor and the Dean about a hardship withdrawal from all of my classes. 11. I understand that I am required by university policy to check my university e mail account and that I am responsible for any information sent by my professor to that e mail account. 12. I have read and understood the syllabus and how I will be evaluated in this course. 1. I have read and understood this contract or have asked questions about those aspects that I did not understand. I hereby declare my commitment to following these guidelines and agree to contact my professor if I believe I can no longer fulfill this commitment. 4

5 5 Texte für Teil 1:Drei Männer im (abbreviated to DMS) und Kaleidoskop, Kapitel und 6. N.B. There are announced quizzes but I may also give 2 minute pop quizzes on the reading at any time. Datum Hausaufgaben (to be completed before you come to class on the date listed) Mittwoch, den Kaufen Sie die Bücher! 9. Januar Freitag, den Lesen Sie DMS, 7 8! 11. Januar Montag, den 14. Januar Mittwoch, den 16. Januar Freitag, den 18. Januar Montag, den 21. Januar Mittwoch, den 2. Januar Freitag, den 25. Januar Montag, den 28. Januar Mittwoch, den 0. Januar Freitag, den 1. Montag, den 4. Januar Mittwoch, den 6. Freitag, den 8. Montag, den 11. Lernen Sie den Wortschatz dazu (die Wörter im Kursiv auf dem Wortschatzblatt für die Seiten 7 8)! Lesen Sie DMS, K10 1! Lesen Sie K, Teile 1 4 und schreiben Sie Übungen A C (S )! QUIZ 1 Lesen Sie DMS, 15 17! Lesen Sie K, Teile 5 7 und schreiben Sie Übungen D. Machen Sie Übung KE on line. ( Lesen Sie DMS, 19 22! Beantworten Sie die Fragen auf S.40! Lernen Sie den Wortschatz zu diesem Kapitel! Lesen Sie K6, Teil 8 und machen Sie Übungen KF on line! Aufsatz 1 fällig Martin Luther King Holiday! Lesen Sie DMS, 2 1! Lesen Sie K, Teile 9 10 und machen Sie Übungen KH und KI on line! Quiz 2 Lesen Sie DMS, 6! Lesen Sie K, Teile und machen Sie Übungen KJ and KK on line. Schreiben Sie L! Lesen Sie DMS, 6 40! Lesen Sie K6, Teile 1 4 und machen Sie Übungen K6A and K6B on line Lesen Sie DMS, 41 44! Lesen Sie K6, Teile 5 6 und machen Sie Übung D on line. QUIZ Lesen Sie DMS, 44 48! Lesen Sie K6, Teile 7 8 und machen Sie Übungen K6E und K6F on line. Schreiben SieG! Lesen Sie DMS, 49 5! Lesen Sie K6, Teile 9 15 und machen Sie Übungen K6H on line. Schreiben Sie I! Lesen Sie DMS, 54 58! Lesen Sie K6, Teil 16 und 17 und machen Sie Übungen K6J, K6K, und K6L on line! Wiederholung / Kulturfreitag Prüfung 1

6 G2002, S , Instructor: Dr. John Blair Office: Cobb Hall 110, Tel: Course Web Site: Office Hours: MWF: 9-10:50, W: 1:0-:20, and by appointment. Mttwoch, den 1. Freitag, den 15. Montag, den 18. Mittwoch, den 20. Freitag, den 22. Montag, den 25. Mittwoch, den 27. Freitag, den 29. Montag, den. Mittwoch, den 5. Freitag, den 7. --Lesen Sie DMS, Lesen Sie K10, 1- (S ) --Lesen Sie DMS, Machen Sie Übungen A & B! (S ) --Lesen Sie DMS, Lesen Sie K10, 4-6 und machen Sie Übungen C&D (S )! --Lesen Sie DMS, Lesen Sie K10, 7-8, und machen Sie Übungen E &F (S )! --Lesen Sie DMS, Lesen Sie K10, 9, und machen Sie Übung G (S )! --Lesen Sie DMS Machen Sie K10 Active to Passive and K10 Passive Replacements on line --Aufsatz 2 fällig! --Lesen Sie DMS Lesen Sie K9 und K10 und machen Sie K9 H, I, und J on line. --Lesen Sie DMS Lernen Sie den Wortschatz zu Bella Martha (Handout) und schreiben Sie einen Satz für jedes Wort / jede Phrase! --Lesen Sie DMS Beantworten Sie die Fragen zu Bella Martha (Handout)! Prüfung 2 Bereiten Sie sich darauf vor!

7 G2002, S2008 Teil und 4: Treff mit Trimmel von Friedhelm Werremeier, Eine Leiche schreit um Hilfe (abbreviated to Leiche throughout. Fragen and Wortschatz can be found on handouts); Bitte Lügen Sie wie folgt (abbreviated to Bitte lügen Fragen und Wortschatz on handouts. Kapitel 7, Kaleidoskop (Adjective endings Review) Grammar review worksheets after 9. Datum Hausaufgaben! Montag, den 10. Leiche: Lesen Sie S. 5-8, eiskalte Leiche schreien?! Mittwoch, den 12. Leiche:Lesen Sie S. 8-1, traurig und überzeugend.! Kaleidoskop: Lesen Sie K7 1-5 und machen Sie Übungen A und B on line! Freitag, den 14. Leiche:Lesen Sie S. 1-21, nicht in Erstaunen! QUIZ: Wortschatz und Inhalt von Leiche. Adjektivendungen. Montag, den 17. Frühlingsferien Kein Unterricht! - Freitag, den 21 Montag, den 24. Leiche:Lesen Sie S , sogar noch mehr! Mittwoch, den 26. Kaleidoskop:Lesen Sie K7 6-8 und machen Sie Übungen C, D und E on line! Leiche:Lesen Sie S. 29-4, Speisekarte! Kaleidoskop:Lesen Sie K7, 12-1 und machen Sie Übung H on line! Es tut mir Leid! Ich bin in Athens für ein Kongress! Schönes Wochenende! Freitag, den 28. Montag, den 1. Leiche:Lesen Sie S. 4-44! Mittwoch, den 2. QUIZ; Wortschatz und Inhalt von Leiche. Adjektivendungen. Leiche:Schreiben Sie eine Zusammenfassung von der ganzen Geschichte! Kaleidoskop:Lesen Sie K7, und machen Sie Übung I on line; schreiben Sie K7 J und K (S. 8)! Freitag, den 4. Mündliche Prüfung Wir treffen uns im Sprachlabor in Cobb Hall. Montag, den 7. Prüfung Mittwoch, den 9. Freitag, den 11. Montag, den. 14. Lesen Sie Bitte lügen..., S. 47 bis zu S. 5...in den Händen tat! Grammatik: Kasus Handout Lesen Sie Bitte lügen..., S. 5 Georg Bartels... bis zu S wir leben in Scheidung! Grammatik: Kasus Handout Lesen Sie Bitte lügen..., S. 58 Trimmel sucht ab sofort... bis zu S zum Abschied!

8 Grammatik: Präsens und Futur Handout Mittwoch, den 16. Lesen Sie Bitte lügen..., S. 65 Vier Uhr nachmittags... bis zu S Noch merkwürdiger! Grammatik: Perfekt und Präteritum Handout QUIZ Freitag, den 18. Kulturfreitag Montag, den 21. Lesen Sie Bitte lügen..., S. 72 Irene Bartels sitzt... bis zu S. 79 und macht sich Mut! Grammatik: Konjunktiv II der Gegenwart Handout Mittwoch, den 2. Lesen Sie Bitte lügen..., S. 79 Endlich, um 20 Uhr bis zu S. 88 nicht mehr zu sehen ist! Grammatik: Konjunktiv II der Vergangenheit Handout QUIZ Freitag, den 25. Lesen Sie Bitte lügen..., S. 88 Als er in der Tür... bis zu Ende! Vorbereitung auf die mündlichen Prüfungen. Grammatik: Passiv Handout Montag, den 28. Vorbereitung auf die Endprüfung: Handout Mittwoch, den 0. Mündliche Prüfungen Freitag, den 1. Mai Final Exam 11-1